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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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