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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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