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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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