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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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