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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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