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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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