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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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