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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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