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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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