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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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