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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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