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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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