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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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