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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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