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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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