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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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