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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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