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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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