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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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