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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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