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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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