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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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