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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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