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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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