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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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