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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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