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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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