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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important 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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