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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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