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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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