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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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