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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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