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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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