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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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