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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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