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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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