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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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