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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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