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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online 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 a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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