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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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