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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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