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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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