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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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