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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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