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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students 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 blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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