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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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