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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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