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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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