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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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