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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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