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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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