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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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