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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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