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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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