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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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