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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC 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 a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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