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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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