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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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