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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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