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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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