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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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