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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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