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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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