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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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