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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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