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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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