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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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