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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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