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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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