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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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