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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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