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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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