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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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