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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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