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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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