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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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