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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are 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 a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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