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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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