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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches 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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