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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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