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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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