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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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