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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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