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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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