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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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