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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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