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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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