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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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