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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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