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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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