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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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