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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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