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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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