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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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