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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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