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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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