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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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