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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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