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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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