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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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