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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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