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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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