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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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