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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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