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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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