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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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