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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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