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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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