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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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