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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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