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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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