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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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