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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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