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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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