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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important 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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