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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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