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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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