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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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