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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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