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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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