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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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