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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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