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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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