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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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