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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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