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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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