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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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