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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These 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 several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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