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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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