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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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