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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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