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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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