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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally 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 topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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