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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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