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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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