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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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