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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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