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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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