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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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