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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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