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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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