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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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