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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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