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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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