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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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