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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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