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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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