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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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