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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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