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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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