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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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