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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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