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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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