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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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