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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores 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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