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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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