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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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