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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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