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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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