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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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