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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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