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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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