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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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