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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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