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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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