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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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