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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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