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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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