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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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