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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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