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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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