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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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