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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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