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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly 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 issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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