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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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