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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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