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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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