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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education