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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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