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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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