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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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