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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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