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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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