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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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