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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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