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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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