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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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