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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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