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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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