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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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