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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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