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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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