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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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