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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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