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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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