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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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