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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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