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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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