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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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