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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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