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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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