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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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