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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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