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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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