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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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