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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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