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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually 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 blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important 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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