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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major 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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