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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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