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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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