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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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