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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly 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 blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates 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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