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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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