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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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