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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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