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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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