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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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