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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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