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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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