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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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