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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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