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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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