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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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