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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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