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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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