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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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