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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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