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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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