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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students 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 organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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