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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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