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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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