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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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