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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates 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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