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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free 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 learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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