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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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