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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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