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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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