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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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