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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)