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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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