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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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