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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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