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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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