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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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