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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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