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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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