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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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