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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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