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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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