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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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