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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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