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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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