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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)