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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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