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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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