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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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