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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free 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 issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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