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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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