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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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