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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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