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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important 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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