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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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