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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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