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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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 several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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