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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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