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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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