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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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