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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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