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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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