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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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