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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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