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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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