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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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