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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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