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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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