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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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