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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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