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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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