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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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