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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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