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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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