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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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