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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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