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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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