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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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