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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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