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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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