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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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