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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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