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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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