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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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