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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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