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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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