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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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