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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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