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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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