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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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