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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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