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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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