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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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