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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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