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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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