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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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