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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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