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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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