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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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