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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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