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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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