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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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