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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free 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 issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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