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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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