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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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