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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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