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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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