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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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