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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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