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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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