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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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