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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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