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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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