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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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