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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)