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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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