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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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