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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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