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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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