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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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