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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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