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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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