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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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