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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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