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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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