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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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