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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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