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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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