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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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