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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs 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 lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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