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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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