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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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