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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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