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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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