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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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