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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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