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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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