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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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