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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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