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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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