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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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