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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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