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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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