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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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