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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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