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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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