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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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