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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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