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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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