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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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