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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the 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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