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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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