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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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