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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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