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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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