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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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