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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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