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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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