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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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