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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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