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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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