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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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