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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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