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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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