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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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