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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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