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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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