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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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