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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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