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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly 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 topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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