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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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