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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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