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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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