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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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