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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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