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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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