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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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