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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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