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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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