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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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