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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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