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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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