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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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