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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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