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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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