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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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