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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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