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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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