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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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