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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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