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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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