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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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