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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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