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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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