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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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