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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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