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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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