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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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