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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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