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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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