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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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