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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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