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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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