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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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