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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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