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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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