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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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