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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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