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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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