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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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