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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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