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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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