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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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