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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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