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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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