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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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