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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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