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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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