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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not 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 have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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