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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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