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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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