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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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