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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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