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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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