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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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