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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free 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 several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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