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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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