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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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