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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition