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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online 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 a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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