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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are 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 lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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