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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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