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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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