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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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