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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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