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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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