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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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