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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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