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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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