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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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