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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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