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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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