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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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