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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the 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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