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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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