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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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