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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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