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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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