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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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