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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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