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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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