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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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