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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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