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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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