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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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