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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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