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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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