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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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