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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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