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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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