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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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