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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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