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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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