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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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