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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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