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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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