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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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