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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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