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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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