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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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