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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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