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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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