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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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