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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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