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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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