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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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