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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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