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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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