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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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