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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally 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 topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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