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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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