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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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