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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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