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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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