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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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