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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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