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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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