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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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