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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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