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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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