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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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