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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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