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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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