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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new 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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