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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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