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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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