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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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