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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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