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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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