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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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