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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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