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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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