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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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