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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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