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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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